Darryl Sutter

The Kings didn't waste any time in Florida, pulling off a major trade with the Boston Bruins to acquire power forward Milan Lucic in exchange for three significant pieces. Acquiring Lucic came at a high price. Boston will receive the Kings' No. 1 pick in Friday's entry draft -- 13th overall -- as well as backup goalie Martin Jones and defenseman Colin Miller from their minor league affiliate in Manchester, N.H. The Bruins also will pick up $2.75 million of Lucic's salary for next season, a source noting that it was the "only way it worked." In 34 career appearances with the Kings, Jones was 16-11-2 with seven shutouts. He matched the...

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